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The Nurse Is Working in a Trauma Unit and Is

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The nurse is working in a trauma unit and is accidentally stuck with an IV needle following venipuncture of the patient.What is the nurse's first action?


A) Immediately begin taking the two- or three-drug regimen.
B) Report the stick to the charge nurse immediately so follow-up can be initiated.
C) Wash the punctured area with soap and water.
D) Complete an incident report so immediate testing of the patient and nurse can begin.

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